Why Live in Saint Joseph's
Saint Joseph’s is a family-friendly neighborhood located about a mile northeast of downtown Yonkers. This mixed-use area, nestled between North Broadway and Saw Mill River Parkway, features red brick single- and multi-family homes. This walkable neighborhood has a variety of parks, shops, restaurants and bus stops, so residents without cars can easily get around and run errands. Commuters can reach Midtown Manhattan by train in about 30 minutes. Drivers headed to White Plains or the Bronx should also allow about half an hour. The housing inventory includes 19th-century brick buildings and 1990s Colonial Revivals. Single-family home prices range from the low $300,000s to the mid-$500,000s. Multifamily homes, built between the late 1800s and early 1900s, include attached rowhouses and duplexes, priced from the upper $300,000s to the low $900,000s. Bee-Line buses provide transportation across Westchester County, and a 15-minute bus ride takes residents to the train station in downtown Yonkers. From there, the Hudson line offers a direct route to Grand Central Station. Highly rated schools near Saint Joseph’s include Saunders Trades & Technical High School and Andalusia School. The neighborhood’s western half is very walkable, with markets, pharmacies and dining options like Chaves, which serves Portuguese cuisine. Ashburton Avenue features small businesses, including a butcher shop, pizza place and deli. Green spaces such as Grant Park and War Memorial Field offer recreational activities, while the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail provides a scenic route for joggers and cyclists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Joseph's a good place to live?
Saint Joseph's is a good place to live. Saint Joseph's is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable with good transit options. Saint Joseph's has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 37. The average household income is $50,850 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 10.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Saint Joseph's are renters, with 87.1% of residents renting and 12.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Saint Joseph's can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Saint Joseph's neighborhood guide.
Is Saint Joseph's, NY a safe neighborhood?
Saint Joseph's, NY is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Saint Joseph's?
The median home price in Saint Joseph's is $454,499. If you put a 20% down payment of $90,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,180 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $93K a year to afford the median home price in Saint Joseph's. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Saint Joseph's is $51K.
What are the best public schools in Saint Joseph's?
The best public schools that serve Saint Joseph's are:
What are the best private schools in Saint Joseph's?
The best private schools that serve Saint Joseph's are:
- Andalusia School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.4.
- St Anthony Catholic School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 2.9.
- Sacred Heart High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
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Home Trends in Saint Joseph's, NY
On average, homes in Saint Joseph's, Yonkers sell after 98 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Joseph's, Yonkers over the last 12 months is $520,000, up 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$520,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$546,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$469,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$195,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$363
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$454,499
Median Change From 1st List Price
-5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
41%